What We Look For in Our Candidates

Boston Public Schools hires individuals with a strong commitment to public urban education and who drive student achievement. We seek diverse candidates with experience teaching in urban schools, are bilingual, and hold dual certifications.

At a minimum, candidates must:

Have a valid Massachusetts' teaching license for the appropriate content area and grade

English as a Second Language: Learn more about the state's new RETELL initiative (applicable to ALL educators)

District Priority Pools

Applications submitted prior to March 1st will be considered for BPS Priority Pools, which give candidates opportunities to earn priority ratings visible to school leaders. All applications submitted prior to March 1st will be screened against BPS teacher competencies, giving applicants an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to serve Boston's students. This document serves as a "cheat sheet" for the District Priority Pool application process.

Licensure

Boston Public Schools requires teachers to be licensed by the state in the area they are teaching on the first day of school.